1998 Football Buyer's Guide & Directory.The responsibilities for a football coach ordering equipment for the first time can be overwhelming. A dizzying array of products to choose from, budget constraints, the safety of his athletes, are just a few of the many issues a coach must tackle. By following a few basic guidelines and investing time that will prove profitable, a coach can turn this purchasing process Purchasing Purchasing is the formal process of buying goods and services. The Purchasing Process can vary from one organization to another but there are some key elements that are common throughout The process usually starts with a 'Demand' or requirements into a learning experience. Knowledge is Power. Learn the product lines. Network. Network. Network. Talk to experienced coaches and athletic directors whom you trust. Go to coaches clinics and conventions. Seek out exhibitors who sell the product lines that most interest you. Take advantage of manufacturers' discounts by purchasing equipment in the off-season. Know your priorities. If your budget is tight understand that the most expensive equipment is not always the best equipment. Do not sacrifice substance for style. Keep your players' best interest in mind. Find a manufacturers' sales representative that you can trust. His wealth of knowledge and ability to service your account will empower you to learn more. Get your players properly fitted for equipment. It doesn't cost any more to do so. Collegiate and high school athletic administrators across the country are also doing their part to stay better educated. "I am constantly reading and keeping up to date with the publications that provide information on the football product lines," says Bill Dodd William Joseph "Bill" Dodd (November 25, 1909 – November 16,1991) held some half dozen important positions in Louisiana government in the mid-twentieth century, including the offices of state representative, lieutenant governor, state auditor, president of the State Board of , athletic director at Souhegan H.S. in Amherst, NH. "When I send my football coach to a clinic, I make sure he brings back literature on all new product lines. I've also invested a lot of time in finding a sales rep that I can work with and trust. He has helped save me a lot of money and helps educate me, my staff and my players." Buying equipment takes a lot of time and research. There are no shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. . But being prepared will pay off in the long run. Here's a sampling of what's new for 1998: Helmets and Face Guards Nokona offers two selections for youth, freshman, and junior high helmets for recommended ages of 614. The NPJH-8 is perfect for youth and intermediate ages and is available in sizes from XX-Small-XX-Large. All Nokona helmets are NOCSAE NOCSAE National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment certified. The NPJH-8's shell is injection-molded with high-impact resistant polyethylene and is available in White, Scarlet, Blue, Yellow-Gold, Black, Maroon, Purple, Kelly and Orange. Nokona's NH-100 Youth Helmet is a big-play headgear headgear, n the apparatus encircling the head or neck and providing attachment for an intraoral appliance in use of extraoral anchorage. headgear, radiologic, n a device that is used to protect the head from injury by radiation. designed for the Youth and Pop Warner Pop Warner refers to
n in the Trager method of therapy, the practitioner enters into a meditative state along with the patient, which allows him or her to work more intuitively and to feel subtle changes in the patient's movement and tissue texture. . Chinstraps with colorized plastic cups are also available. Nokona's face guards, which are available with a Nose Bar or Face Bar, are all NOCSAE certified and come in White or Grey. Schutt Sports offers three helmets in the high school, collegiate and professional categories: the Air Power, Air Varsity and Pro Air II. All helmets feature a GE Lexan polycarbonate A category of plastic materials used to make a myriad of products, including CDs and CD-ROMs. shell and an interchangeable dual density foam front sizers that adjust for proper fit. Now available in 40 colors, the Pro Gloss look is designed to enhance helmet appearance, reduce maintenance time and allow for easier clean up. For youth and Pop Warner leagues, the Air IV, Air V, Air Youth and Air Jr. will fit the needs of any youth program. The shells are tough ABS plastic and provide greater peripheral vision peripheral vision n. Vision produced by light rays falling on areas of the retina beyond the macula. Also called indirect vision. Peripheral vision with an enhanced helmet design. Schutt introduces new for 1998 a six-point Hard Cup chinstrap For the species of penguin, see . A chinstrap beard grows along the jaw / chin in a narrow line, and was fashionable from the late-18th century through the mid-19th century in Europe, and later Russia and Japan. . Also available are the Short'n Long and four-point high hook-up. There are 13 team colors to choose from. Schutt also features 66 different face guards in its Super-Pro line. The guards come with either Armorguard or Vinylguard for extra durability and all Super Pro guards are interchangeable with all other Super Pro models of the same size. They are available in 14 colors. Apparel & Accessories Now more than ever, football apparel is as much about fashion as it is about functionality. Players and coaches want to look good and the manufacturers are providing a variety of styles and colors to choose from. The Neff Company offers sideline jackets, team and varsity jackets and football jerseys in all sizes and team colors. Champion's line of practice apparel covers play on the field as well as on the sidelines On the sidelines An investor who decides not to invest due to market uncertainty. on the sidelines Of or relating to investors who, having assessed the market, have decided to avoid committing their funds. . Its line of Team, Trooper, Rival, Fairway, Zip and Scout Jackets can handle all types of inclement in·clem·ent adj. 1. Stormy: inclement weather. 2. Showing no clemency; unmerciful. in·clem weather and are sold in a host of colors that will satisfy any team's needs. Don Alleson's 1998 line offers a choice of more than a dozen football jerseys. The Pro-Brite series is available in an Adult model down to the Youth Jersey and also includes a practice jersey and scrimmage vest A scrimmage vest is a piece of clothing or sportswear , often made of mesh, used in practices as a substitute for a sports team's usual uniform. . The jerseys are available in 100% nylon tricot mesh and 100% polyester tricot mesh. Don Alleson also offers matching football pants with a dazzle cloth front in Adult and Youth sizes. The jerseys and pants come in a wide-variety of colors and stripes. Russell Athletic continues to be one of the leaders in gameday jerseys, pants and practice wear. Russell's all-new Shoulder Insert jersey is made of 93 cloth body with quarter sleeves and modified v-neck. They also offer the Fitted Game, Mesh Game, Mesh Panelled and Porthole Mesh Game jerseys that come in a host of colors. Russell's extensive inventory of Mesh Scrimmage Vest, Practice Jersey, Shimmel Shirt and Sanitary Short will prove durable during the demanding practice season. Douglas Football Equipment has an exciting line of shoulder pads This article is about football protective equipment. For shoulder pads in fashion, see Shoulder pads (fashion). Shoulder pads are a piece of protective equipment used in American and Canadian football. and accessories. Its Destroyer and Junior series lead the way. The Destroyer comes equipped with the newly designed clavicle clavicle /clav·i·cle/ (klav´i-k'l) collar bone; a bone, curved like the letter f, that articulates with the sternum and scapula, forming the anterior portion of the shoulder girdle on either side. channel that's been incorporated in the shoulder area for a more secure fit. They also offer Belt & Buckle System, Back Plate and Thigh Pads as accessories. Schutt presents new for 1998 its Hurricane and Tornado shoulder pad series. Each model offers seven position specific arch styles and air management cushions throughout along with a separate clavicle insert pad. Schutt also offers the JR. Pro and Jr. Blocker for the Youth player. Schutt's Protective Hip, Thigh and Knee pads are available in a variety of styles and shapes. The Lightweight Varsity Knee Pads come with additional cushioning for increased comfort and are made from 100% postconsumer post·con·sum·er adj. Of or relating to products that have been used and recycled by consumers: paper made from postconsumer waste. recycled foam. The Vinyl-Dipped Hip Pad Noun 1. hip pad - protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football and hockey players protective garment - clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury Sets are available in Varsity and Youth sizes and come in slotted or snap-in styles. The Vinyl-Dipped Shoulder Pad Collars come in round or flat shoulder styles and are available in 1[inch], 2[inches] or 3[inches]-inch diameter. Nokona's High School, Junior High/Scholastic and Youth Shoulder Pads are designed for players at every level. The Deluxe N46 High School series retain the full-cut and body-tailored styling that makes them highly versatile workhorses. The P-4 Scholastic model is all nylon stitched and has black high-impact polyethlyene caps, flaps and arches. Coach's Gear For football fundamentals, Rogers Athletic Company produces the Lev lev-, pref See levo-. Sled sled, vehicle that moves by sliding. A sledge is typically a heavier, load-carrying sled drawn by a horse or dog, while a sleigh is a partially enclosed horse-drawn vehicle with runners that has seats for passengers. and Mod Sled 3 that helps players utilize the power of leverage and correct techniques. Hadar provides a wide-variety of tackling dummys and sled pads to help coaches get the most out of their practice sessions. Earmark's Duplex Coaches Special radio headsets offers two-way communication Two-way communication is a form of transmission in which both parties involved transmit information. Common forms of two-way communication are:
Telex's Audiocom technology offers one of the most sophisticated headset systems available. A perfect fit at home or on the road, the system adapts to existing stadium practice-field setups for any communication configuration. Louis Systems also offers a complete line of athletic intercom equipment, which feature lightweight, easy-to-use electronic systems used by major universities and high school programs. For strength and conditioning Reflex Fitness Products' "Thruster" concentrates on developing football-type conditioning methods. The forward thrust squat, backward thrust squat and arm thrust extension are all designed to give your players a distinct physical advantage. Chalk Talk playbook scouting, one of the first coaching programs available, continues to update its programs and now offers a playbook scouting program. PowerScout Deluxe is the only software with built-in knowledge of football and offers scouting informing for both offense and defense. M&M Productions offers the Tunch Punch video series that teaches fundamentals for the offensive line. |
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